New perspective on Physio, Health & Wellness
Shin Splints are a common issue affecting the front of the shin. And like many musculoskeletal complaints, there’s usually a number of factors that set it up to occur. We often link shin pain back to things like flat feet, calf tightness, and poor training …
Today’s video is all about how to stretch tight upper traps. More importantly, I discuss what you also need to do to keep them loose forever. Clinically, I find typical upper trap stretches are ultimately ineffective at actually loosening up the upper traps. Therefore its …
Trochanteric bursitis is rightfully looked at as a hip-related issue. But what if there was more to the onset and persistence of hip bursitis than we realized? Traditional treatment for trochanteric bursitis often revolves around strengthening surrounding hip muscles, soft-tissue massage, certain muscle stretches and …
If you’re struggling to shake Achilles tendon pain, it’s important to make sure you’re not missing the broader mechanical cause. Yes, the Achilles is clearly the area that becomes dysfunctional, but clinically I find it’s often a consequence of something else. And conquering this something …
Plantar Fasciitis should be thought of as more than just a problem with the sole of your feet. Clearly, your pain will likely be easy to locate, however in order to truly fix the condition, we also need to treat its hidden underlying causes. Otherwise, …
Last year was one hell of a year wasn’t it? While horrible for so many, 2020 provided me with a unique opportunity to dip my toes into something I’ve long wanted to explore but seldom had the time – YouTube videos. I created the Your …
Leg muscle cramps are an interesting phenomenon. Their seemingly random onset often belies how incapacitating they can be. Similarly, preventing leg muscle cramps is often a product of hindsight rather than proactivity. There are some widely accepted causes of muscle cramps – which we’ll get …
As a Physical Therapist, I’m often asked to reveal the “best” stretches for people to do. And with such an extensive catalog to choose from it can be a daunting question. However, there is one exercise that stands out. And that exercise is the Couch …
A recent study from Penn State University has looked into the association between negative moods like sadness and anger and inflammation. It’s a highly important area of research considering approximately 17 million adults in America have a major episode of depression per year. This study …
The onset of any acute back pain injury can be as daunting and tricky as it is common. Staggeringly, over 60% of people will experience an episode of acute low back pain in their lifetime. And not only do you have to figure out how …